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ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles

THE NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Oct 2022 at 09:04

Tender

15 Aug 2022 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure. The estimated contract value is GBP 600,000, and the contract has been awarded to a supplier identified as "Information withheld for security reasons". The contract was signed on 18th October 2022, and the tender's title was "ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles".

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses to engage in supplying legal library materials to support the work of the Judiciary in Northern Ireland. Companies specializing in printed books or library services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract duration is three years initially, with the option to extend for up to 24 months, presenting a potential for stable business relationships and growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service, more specifically the Office of the Lady Chief Justice, has a primary role in supporting the work of the Judiciary, the efficient and effective functioning of the courts and the delivery of the administration of justice in Northern Ireland. One of the major support functions is providing a legal library and information service to all tiers of the Judiciary, legal support staff and court administrators. The Library and Information Service functions in a high profile and fast paced environment with a requirement to deliver 'at speed' and to 'pre-empt' knowledge needs where possible. Items may be required at short notice and delay in their receipt can effect delay in decision making, lead to greater financial cost and making incorrect or un-researched decisions leading to loss of confidence, criticism and reputational damage to the Judiciary. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service, more specifically the Office of the Lady Chief Justice, has a primary role in supporting the work of the Judiciary, the efficient and effective functioning of the courts and the delivery of the administration of justice in Northern Ireland. One of the major support functions is providing a legal library and information service to all tiers of the Judiciary, legal support staff and court administrators. The Library and Information Service functions in a high profile and fast paced environment with a requirement to deliver 'at speed' and to 'pre-empt' knowledge needs where possible. Items may be required at short notice and delay in their receipt can effect delay in decision making, lead to greater financial cost and making incorrect or un-researched decisions leading to loss of confidence, criticism and reputational damage to the Judiciary. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format.

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years followed by one optional extension period of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035be1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029406-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22112000 - Textbooks

22211000 - Journals

22211100 - Official journals

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

92510000 - Library and archive services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

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